Painter&#39;s Pal

ABSTRACT

The Painters Pal is a lightweight, portable platform that can be adjusted to a pitched roof, thus allowing it to keep your required painting, but not limited to, equipment level. This allows you to have your hands free for work and safety. The elevation bar and foot, which are detachable, are what allows you to adjust the Painters Pal up and down to achieve the correct pitch; when detached, the Painters Pal can be used on any level surface, creating duality. This tool was designed to assist, but not limited to, a painter. The Painters Pal was designed with three separate compartments so a, but not limited to, one gallon paint can, brush, scraper, rag and even a soft drink can may be transported. With the carrying handle, it can be transported from place to place with no trouble, even up and down a ladder.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of painting. More particularly, it pertains to a multiple compartment carrying tray with the ability to maintain a level surface on a pitched roof, thus allowing your hands to be free for safety and preventing spillage. Also, by removing the locking pin which separates the elevation device from the carrying tray, it can be used on a flat surface.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The design of the Painters Pal comes from some thirty years in the construction business. I, along with the many people who have worked for me, have been on many roofs, either painting gables or fascia, or repairing the roof. It was always a challenge to do the job and not spill the paint or fall off the roof because your hands were full; paintbrush in one hand and the paint or tar can in the other trying to avoid spilling the contents. By having to hold your paint can and being very careful not to spill paint on the roof, it made the job that much more difficult. With the Painters Pal, this problem is solved. The Painters Pal allows you to be on the roof working with your hands free, to work and making you safer. The Painters Pal is adjustable to the pitch of the roof which keeps your equipment level at all times. Many years of trial and error went into it before it finally came into being what it is today. I know from my thirty years that this tool is needed. The Painters Pal is also designed to be used on ground level while painting doors, baseboard, etc.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Painters Pal is provided for carrying painting tools and a can of paint. The Painters Pal has exterior walls which are defined in part by a lower surface forming an open rectangular box. Within the box, there are two adjoining walls running from the front exterior to the back exterior wall, thus forming three compartments. Inside the middle compartment there is a recessed round well of significant size for placing a paint can or such other material as a can of roof tar. In the left compartment there is a smaller recessed well of significant size to hold a soft drink can, with sufficient space left for other tools. The third compartment is for the remaining tools such as a paintbrush, scraper, etc. Three compartments are provided along with a carrying handle and leveling device that can be used for keeping the paint can and other equipment level on a pitched roof. The Painters Pal provides a simple and easy way to carry tools, including paint, when moving from one area to another, whether on ground level or on a pitched roof.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a painting platform constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of 1-7 of FIG. 1 illustrating a painting platform constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top view of 1-7 of FIG. 1 illustrating a painting platform constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an end view of 1-7 of FIG. 1 illustrating a painting platform constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view illustrating the carrying handle of the platform 1-7 of FIG. 1 constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an end view of 3-7 of FIG. 5 and which is a part of 1-7 of FIG. 1 illustrating the carrying handle of the platform 1-7 FIG. 1 constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view illustrating the elevation bar of the platform 1-7 FIG. 1 constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a top view of 4-7 of FIG. 7 the elevation bar and which is a part of 1-7 of FIG. 1, the platform, illustrating the hollow design of the elevation bar constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view illustrating the foot of the platform 1-7 of FIG. 1, the platform, constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a top view of 4-7 of FIG. 9 the foot which is part of 1-7 of FIG. 1, the platform, illustrating the hollow design of the foot constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an end view of 5-7 of FIG. 12 and which is part of 3-7 of FIG. 5 and which is part of 1-7 of FIG. 1, the platform, illustrating the hollow design constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a front view illustrating the grip and which is part of 3-7 of FIG. 5 and which is part of 1-7 of FIG. 1, the platform, constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a front view illustrating the locking screw and which is part of 4-7 of FIG. 7 and which is part of 1-7 of FIG. 1, the platform, constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an angled view illustrating the locking pin and which is part of 4-7 of FIG. 7 and which is part of 1-7 of FIG. 1, the platform, constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a front view of 1-7 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 16 is a side view of 1-7 of FIG. 1 illustrating the platform elevated to a level position on a pitched roof (represented by dotted line) constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a top view of 1-7 FIG. 1 showing the three compartments and the paint well and the drink well.

FIG. 18 is a front view of the anti-skid pad 113 which is attached to the foot 112 of 117 1-7 FIG. 1.

FIG. 19 is side view of the anti-skid pad 113 which is attached to the foot 112 of 117 1-7 FIG. 1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

In the following detailed description reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in adequate detail allowing those skilled in the art to use the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments can be utilized and structural changes can be made without departing away from the scope or spirit of the invention. The detailed description which follows should not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

The platform 117 shown in FIG. 1 is generally defined by exterior walls 101 and lower surface 118 which form a frame and box-like shape for the platform 117. Within the platform 117 are a plurality of divider walls 103 which form individual compartments 102 within the platform 117. There are two dividers 103 the exterior walls 101 in combination with the lower surface 118 which form three but not equal in size compartments.

Compartment 119 which is formed by divider wall 103 which extends from one exterior wall 101 in the front to exterior wall 101 in the back and is of sufficient height as to keep, but not limited to, paint equipment separate from one compartment to another and is of sufficient size as to allow a beverage well 105 of sufficient size for, but not limited to, a can drink. The area within the compartment is for, but not limited to, a paint cleaning rag, etc.

Compartment 121 is of sufficient size to allow, but not limited to, a paint brush, scraper or other materials needed for the project. Compartment 120 is of sufficient size as to allow a well 104 of sufficient size to place, but not limited to, a one gallon paint can.

The platform 117 is made of, but not limited to, molded plastic, the thickness of which is approximately 0.25 inches. The platform 117 is of one piece construction with four legs 114. These are provided so the platform 117 can be used on a level surface as opposed to a pitched roof. Being made of plastic gives the platform 117 durability. Although other materials can be used to produce the platform 117 such as metal or wood.

FIG. 1 shows the platform complete with carrying handle 106 making the platform 117 portable. The grip 107 also seen in 5-7 of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 located center top of handle 106 is made, but not limited to, rubber. The two holes 109 located center bottom of platform 117 are for separation of the elevation bar 110 also seen on 4-7 of FIG. 7-8 of the drawings and the foot 112 also seen on 4-7 of FIG. 9-10. By way of the locking pin 116 5-7 of FIG. 14 by removing the locking pin 116, 5-7 of FIG. 14 the platform 117 is now ready to be used on a flat surface. The threaded hole 111 located at the bottom of the elevation bar 110 see also 4-7 of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 is for the locking screw 115 5-7 of FIG. 13. This locking screw 115 5-7 of FIG. 13, by either tightening or loosening the locking screw 115 5-7 of FIG. 13, allows the foot 112 also 4-7 of FIG. 9-10 to slide in and out of the elevation bar 110 also 4-7 of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 thus allowing the platform 117 to be adjusted to the pitch of a roof and be level. Example 6-7 of FIGS. 15-16 attached to the bottom of the foot 112, 1-7 FIG. 1 also 4-7 of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 is, but not limited to, rubber anti-skid pad 113 1-7 of FIG. 1. Also 113 6-7 of FIG. 16 prevents the platform 117 from sliding or moving while on a pitch roof.

FIG. 2 2-7 is a front view illustrating the platform 117 showing the legs 114 for use on a level surface. Also seen in FIG. 2 2-7 are showing the wells' bottom 104, 105. The drawing clearly shows the wells 104, 105 as having sufficient depth needed to prevent the accidental spillage of, but not limited to, a soft drink and, but not limited to, a one gallon paint can. Also showing is 109 the two holes for the locking pin 5-7 of FIG. 14.

FIG. 3 2 of 7 is a top view showing the three compartments 102 and the two wells 104, 105 for, but not limited to, one gallon paint can and a soft drink can. FIG. 4 is an end view of 117 the platform 1-7 of FIG. 1. The drilled hole 108 is for the mounting of the handle 106, 3-7 of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 of the drawings. Page 3-7 of the drawings shows the handle 106 in two views, the front view and the end view. The end view shows the drilled hole for mounting to the platform 1-7 of FIG. 1 117.

FIG. 7 page 4-6 shows the elevation bar 110 of 1-7 of FIG. 1. The elevation bar 110 being made of, but not limited to, metal has two holes drilled completely through, the size being approximately 0.125 inches. This allows the locking pin 5-7 of FIG. 14 to go completely through the holes drilled in the platform 117 1-7 of FIG. 1 located center bottom 109 securing the elevation bar 110 and the foot 112 FIG. 9-10 to the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 shows the top view of the elevation bar 110 as being hollow. This allows the foot 112 FIG. 9-10 to be inserted into the elevation bar 110. The hole drilled in the lower portion of the elevation bar 110 is threaded so the locking screw 5-7 of FIG. 13 can be tightened or loosened when adjusting the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1 to the pitch of the roof you will be working on.

FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 page 4-7 shows the foot 112 of 1-7 of FIG. 1. The foot 112 slides in and out of the elevation bar 110, which is stationary when attached to the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1 by way of the locking pin 116, 5-7 of FIG. 14. This allows the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1 to be set at the proper pitch for the roof being worked on. Once the proper elevation is achieved the foot 112 and the elevation bar 110 are secured by way of the locking screw 5-7 of FIG. 13. The bottom of the foot 112 is the same length as the platform is wide as illustrated on 1-7 of FIG. 1. This prevents the platform 117 from tipping over while working or being hit. FIG. 10 shows the top view of the foot 112 being hollow.

FIG. 11 5-7 is an end view showing the grip 107 as being hollow so the handle 106, 1-7 of FIG. 1, can be pushed through to a point that it will set top and center.

FIG. 12 page 5-7 is the grip 107 for the handle 106, 1-7 of FIG. 1 is made of, but not limited to, rubber, for an easy and secure grip when holding or carrying the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 13 of 5-7 is the locking screw. The locking screw is inserted in the bottom 0.125″ threaded hole in the elevation bar 110, 1-7 of FIG. 1. This locking screw either tightened or loosened will allow the foot 112, 1-7 of FIG. 1 to adjust in or out setting the correct elevation or pitch for the roof to be worked on. FIG. 14 is the locking pin 116. This locking pin 116 is used to secure or release from the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1 the elevation bar 110, 1-7 of FIG. 1 and the foot 112, 1-7 of FIG. 1, thus making the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1 either for use on a pitched roof or on a level surface.

FIG. 15 6-7 is a frontal view of the platform 117 of 1-7 FIG. 1.

FIG. 16 6-7 shows the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1 as it would set on a pitched roof after being adjusted to the correct pitch. After being adjusted to the correct pitch the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1 is level and sets without sliding. This will allow you to have your, but not limited to, one gallon paint can and your, but not limited to, beverage can along with the other tools such as, but not limited to, paint brush, rag, scraper, etc. by your side with your hands free for work and safety.

FIG. 17 6-7 is a top view of the platform 117 1-7 FIG. 1 showing the three compartments 102, along with the, but not limited to, the paint can well 104, and, but not limited to, soft drink well 105.

FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 7-7 is the anti-skid pad 113 1-7 of FIG. 1. This pad is made of, but not limited to, rubber that will prevent the platform 117, 1-7 of FIG. 1 from sliding while working on a pitched roof. FIG. 19 is an end view of FIG. 18. 

1. A painting platform device comprising: a bottom surface a first transverse wall a second transverse wall a third transverse wall wherein the first, second and third transverse walls are spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other and an underside of the first second and third walls are integrated with the bottom surface a front wall a back wall wherein the front and back walls are spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other and an underside of the front and back walls are integrated with the bottom surface and further wherein an end each of the front and back walls is integrated with an end of the first transverse wall and wherein another end each of the front and back walls is integrated with another end each of the third transverse wall and wherein an end of the second transverse wall is integrated with a side portion of the front wall and another end thereof is integrated with a side portion of the back wall and a round gallon paint can recessed cavity formed within the bottom surface between the second and third transverse walls.
 2. The painting platform device of claim 1, further comprising: a fourth transverse wall parallel to the first three and integrated at an end with an end of the front wall and at another end with the end of the back wall and wherein its underside is integrated with the bottom surface.
 3. The painting platform device of claim 1, further comprising: a handle wherein the handle further comprises a central portion and two perpendicular portions integrated with the central portion at either end of the central portion and at an end each of the two perpendicular portions such that an end of the first perpendicular portion is attached to the first transverse wall and an end of the second perpendicular portion is attached to the fourth transverse wall.
 4. The painting platform device of claim 3, wherein the handle further has a rubber grip attached to the handle central portion.
 5. The painting platform device of claim 1 further comprises: a protrusion integrated with and at the bottom portion of front wall having a locking device perforation therein.
 6. The painting platform device of claim 1 further comprising: a foot attachment device.
 7. A painter accessory carrying system further comprising: a first compartment having four walls along its periphery and a bottom surface integrated with each of the lower portion of the four walls a second compartment formed by one of the four walls of the first compartment and three other walls not associated with the first compartment and the bottom surface similarly integrated with the lower portions of one of the original four walls and the three other walls a gallon paint can recessed portion in the bottom surface in the first compartment and a second recessed portion in the bottom surface in the second compartment.
 8. The painter accessory carrying system of claim 7, further comprising: a third compartment formed by one of the four walls of the second compartment and three other walls not associated with the first compartment nor second compartment and the bottom surface similarly integrated with the lower portions of one of the four walls of the second compartment and three other walls not associated with the first nor second compartments.
 9. The painter accessory carrying system of claim 7, further comprising: a footer stabilizing device attachment point.
 10. The painter accessory carrying system of claim 7, further comprising: a handle attached to the first compartment and to the second compartment
 11. The painter accessory carrying system of claim 9, further comprising: a footer stabilizing device having a horizontal leg integrated with a vertical bar
 12. The painter accessory carrying system of claim 9, further comprising: a footer stabilizing device attached to an elevation bar that is further attached to the footer stabilizing device attachment point. 